TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Consumer News TINA.org Takes Action against Trademark Imposter Scam Complaint to FTC cites violations of agency’s Impersonation Rule.
2026 Deceptive Ad Trends Consumer News 2026 Deceptive Ad Trends A closer look at what we’ll be monitoring in the new year.
Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site? Consumer News Will Walmart Ever Take Responsibility for Deception on Its Site? TINA.org finds more of the same – and then some – from retail giant.
California Wildfire Relief Scams Consumer News California Wildfire Relief Scams What you need to do before you give.
What You Should Know about Medicare Scams Consumer News What You Should Know about Medicare Scams Medicare “open enrollment,” which starts Oct. 15, is also open season for scammers.
Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 Consumer News Deceptive Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2023 And the regulatory efforts that seek to curb them.
Make Government and Business Imposters Pay Consumer News Make Government and Business Imposters Pay TINA.org files comment in support of proposed rule.
Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Consumer News Who’s Who and Who’s Sued: Celebrities Fight Back against Fake Endorsements Sometimes, even celebrities are surprised by what they’re selling.
Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads Consumer News Valentine’s Day Deception: Don’t Fall for These Bad Ads From “Belgian” chocolates made in the U.S. to knockoff engagement rings, be wary of these roadblocks to love.
Trump’s MLM Pitch Misled Consumers, Lawsuit Says Consumer News Trump’s MLM Pitch Misled Consumers, Lawsuit Says Complaint alleges Trump secretly received millions of dollars in payments while deceptively marketing ACN.
College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Consumer News College Students: Don’t Fall for These Scams Experts weigh in on how to avoid being a victim of these latest campus scams.
Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016 Consumer News Imposter, Debt Scams Top FTC Consumer Complaints in 2016 This National Consumer Protection Week, see how consumers say they were scammed.
Eight Signs This High School is Really a Diploma Mill Consumer News Eight Signs This High School is Really a Diploma Mill The bottom line: Earning a degree takes work.
Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions Consumer News Grading the BBB: Ratings after FTC Actions TINA.org investigation finds more than a dozen companies in good standing with the BBB following an FTC action.
Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception Consumer News Largest U.S. Credit Reporting Agencies to Pay Penalties for Deception Leading credit reporting agencies misled consumers about credit score products.
FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Consumer News FTC Bans Online High Schools from Diploma Business Agency alleged websites misled students into purchasing “worthless” diplomas.
Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC Consumer News Pulp Fiction: Rayon passed off as Bamboo says FTC Pandas everywhere said “I told you so” when the FTC charged four national retailers with mislabeling rayon fabric as bamboo.
LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired Consumer News LifeLock’s Protection Leaves Much to be Desired LifeLock’s ads say the company will relentlessly protect your identity. But how much can they really do?
Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt Consumer News Corinthian Students Urge Officials to Cancel Student Loan Debt Federal and state lawsuits allege that Corinthian Colleges lured students into debt with false advertising.
Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Consumer News Sony’s #Gamechanger Misled Consumers, FTC Says Handheld gaming console failed to deliver the “game changing” technologies promised in advertising.